Agenda item - Information Briefing on Brighton & Hove's Activity to Mark the Suffrage Centenary

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

1)           That the Committee note the contents of this report.

32.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture that provided information on the activity in Brighton & Hove to mark the centenary of women’s suffrage in 2018.

32.2      Councillor Nemeth enquired as to the reasons behind the delay in placing a blue plaque close to the North Street quadrant.

32.3      Councillor Platts explained that the delay was due to the practical issue of the height the plaque would be placed as the Women’s Social and Political Union branch offices were located on the second storey.

32.4      Councillor Mac Cafferty praised the report adding that he would have welcomed more information on future events and legacy projects.

32.5      Councillor Marsh stated that she hoped there would be a ceremony for each plaque unveiling.

32.6      RESOLVED- That the Committee note the contents of this report.